Keep Bathroom Countertops Clutter-Free With A Simple Breadbox DIY

Breadboxes: the vintage standby used by past generations to preserve baked goods, or the new answer to all of your clutter problems? The latter seems to be the answer, and as more and more social media users find new ways to utilize thrifted or inherited breadboxes, this trend might just become a home staple. While there are numerous ways to repurpose a breadbox around your home for organization and style, did you know that you can mount one to create toiletry cabinetry as well? This will help you organize your bathroom to reduce the clutter on your countertops while also adding a rustic touch. All you need is a breadbox with a backing that's thin enough to drill through so it can hang it on your walls, or you can simply place it on countertops to organize everything from soaps and lotions to medications and more!

Bathroom clutter is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to making your space feel and appear smaller. Whether toiletries are taking up your surface areas or you just have too many small items scattered around the room, finding a way to organize and hide them will elevate the aesthetic, and all you need is an upcycled breadbox to store your pieces. This doesn't have to be a super complicated process, either: the purpose of installing or keeping the breadbox in your bathroom is to help with clutter, not to complicate your layout.

If you already own a breadbox, assess the back and overall shape. While a square breadbox is ideal for this project because they already look like a cabinet, you could potentially incorporate other shapes, like the traditional arched boxes. Get creative by adding hooks to the back by drilling them in into the box and hanging them from nails on your bathroom wall.

Using a stud will help keep heavier boxes aloft, so keep that in mind when deciding where to hang. If you thrift or head to Amazon to find your breadbox cabinet, options like the Double Layer Bread Box ($54.99), or the Ciilee Baby Bread Box ($44.99) both from Amazon, resemble a traditional cabinet, but with one big difference. Rather than a door that swings to one side, these bread boxes have doors that open horizontally, so you can pull downwards to access your items. The Amazon Corner Breadbox ($84.67) would work well in a corner of your counter, too, if you don't have wall space. 

You can also hang a breadbox anywhere in the bathroom as long as it doesn't block walking areas by jutting out too far. If you don't have any wall area, utilize the space under your counters. Place your bread box inside your bottom cupboards and fill it with your toiletries to keep your countertops clear.

Once you've chosen where and how you're going to store your breadbox, it's time to declutter your countertops, drawers, cabinets, and any other areas that need organizing, The smaller the assortment of items you have individually scattered, the less cluttered your surfaces will be. Think lotions, medications, soaps, cosmetic products, and smaller accessories that accumulate in your drawers or under the sink, as well as on top of your counters. These are all ideal to store in your breadbox. Q-tips, toothbrushes and pastes, even toilet paper (depending on the size of your breadbox) can be kept inside of it too. There are a variety of ways to keep your counters clutter-free, but this sustainable solution also adds a unique design element.

For even more organization, place each of your items inside glass jars or smaller storage boxes. Label the jars so everything is neat, tidy, and easy to find. You can even use a countertop box for hand towels to keep everything tidier but still right near (or under) the sink.